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  • loaded language: 'boogeyman'
  • loaded language: 'controversial'
  • loaded language: 'insurgent'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • editorializing: Republicans are embracing Graham Platner as a new boogeyman

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Republicans highlight Graham Platner in Senate race against Susan Collins

Republicans are targeting Graham Platner, a Democrat challenging Senator Susan Collins in the Senate race. Platner, who recently won the Democratic primary, is noted for his background as a combat veteran and oyster farmer.

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Our neutral summary

Republicans are targeting Graham Platner, a Democrat challenging Senator Susan Collins in the Senate race. Platner, who recently won the Democratic primary, is noted for his background as a combat veteran and oyster farmer.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 62/100
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Inflammatory language 65/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'boogeyman'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'controversial'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'insurgent'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ editorializing: Republicans are embracing Graham Platner as a new boogeyman

Original vs. Neutral

Original Headline

Republicans embrace Platner as midterm boogeyman

Neutral Headline

Republicans highlight Graham Platner in Senate race against Susan Collins